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Africa: All of Africa Today - August 18, 2026
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South Africa: Mashaba Eyes Johannesburg Mayor's Seat - South African News Briefs - August 18, 2026
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Namibia: U.S., Namibia Discuss Nuclear Power
Namibian
The United States (US) has expressed interest in Namibia's nuclear energy ambitions, including the potential future use of American small modular reactors and microreactors. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Plans to Ship 500 Nurses to Israel - Activist Warns Against 'Great Exodus'
Nyasa Times
Malawi's government has been accused of breaching international health guidelines after unveiling plans to send 500 nurses to Israel under a controversial labour agreement -- a… Read more »
Mozambique: Can Mozambique's New Counter-Terrorism Centre Deliver? [analysis]
ISS
The centre fills a major counter-insurgency gap in the north, but the challenge will be translating good intentions into results. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia's Hichilema Wins Second Presidential Term
DW
Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election, which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kariba Ferry Disaster Becomes Zimbabwe's Deadliest With 92 Confirmed
The Herald
THE death toll from the Rida Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster has risen to 92, making it the country's deadliest transport tragedy and surpassing the 1991 Nyanga bus disaster, which… Read more »
Zambia: President Hichilema Re-Elected Amid Tensions - Bishops Call for Transparency and Respect for the Rule of Law
Agenzia Fides
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term in the elections held on August 13 (see Fides, 13/8/2026). Read more »
South Africa: Governments Shouldn't Rely On AI to Decide Who Gets a Social Grant - Inside a South African Court Case [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa introduced a digital social assistance programme in 2020 to identify who was eligible for its Social Relief of Distress grant. The country's High Court later found… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Avails 508 Tractors for Ploughing Season - Sets Aside N$8m for Repairs
New Era
In a concerted effort to bolster agricultural productivity ahead of the 2026/27 rain-fed cropping season, the government, through the ministry of agriculture, has launched… Read more »
South Africa: Dimpane Commends Police for Courageous Response to Robertson Armed Standoff
SAnews.gov.za
The swift and coordinated response by South African Police Service (SAPS) members to a prolonged armed standoff in Robertson, Western Cape, has been commended by Acting National… Read more »
Southern Africa: March and March Demonstrate At SADC Summit Demanding Action On Illegal Migration
New Zimbabwe
The anti-illegal immigration group, March and March, has called on SADC leaders to repatriate their undocumented citizens currently residing in South Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Foreign Artists Need Permits Before Performing in Namibia
Namibian
International musicians and performers must obtain the required employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even when their engagements are limited to a single event… Read more »
Namibia: Pohamba Celebrates 91st Birthday, Praised for Leadership and Sacrifice
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her birthday message on Tuesday said former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's life was closely linked to some of the most defining moments in the… Read more »
South Africa: 'No Hunger Here' - How a Lenasia Community Garden Helps Unemployed Families Put Food On the Table
Health-e
For unemployed father of three, Ramsenyane Lefenya, volunteering at a community garden in Lenasia South close to Johannesburg, means there are fresh vegetables to take home to his… Read more »
Zambia: Hichilema Wins Second Term As Zambia President, Final Results Show
Nyasa Times
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term in office, according to final results released Monday by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) after votes from all… Read more »
Malawi: All Candidates Fail Interview for Malawi's Top Anti-Corruption Job
Nyasa Times
There is a certain grim comedy to the announcement, made almost in passing by the Attorney General, that every single candidate interviewed for the post of Director General of… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt to Evacuate 83 Nigerians From South Africa
Vanguard
The Federal Government has announced the evacuation of another 83 Nigerians from South Africa, with the returnees expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,… Read more »
South Africa: 'I Actually Hate Him' Says Cat Matlala About Brown Mogotsi
Scrolla
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala refused to answer questions about several key figures at the Madlanga Commission, citing his pending criminal trial. He was open about hating political… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Tells Regional Bloc He's 'Ashamed' As Anti-Migrant Group Protests Outside Summit
Scrolla
President Cyril Ramaphosa told regional leaders South Africa regrets "what has befallen us as a country" over the treatment of foreign nationals. The anti-immigration group March… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Continues to Stand With Grieving Kariba Families
The Herald
FOR families caught in the devastating Kariba boat tragedy, the pain of losing loved ones has been compounded by uncertainty, grief and the agonising process of bringing the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Intensifies Liberation War Combatants Vetting
The Herald
Dr Kembo Mohadi hands over the national flag to Mrs Millet Mirriam Nyamuronda, widow of Brigadier-General (Rtd) Albert Nyamuronda at his burial at the National Heroes Acre in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nation Bids Farewell to Hero Brig-Gen (Rtd) Nyamuronda
The Herald
THEY arrived in large numbers, relatives, friends, comrades, and everyday citizens who may never have met him in person, yet had felt the impact of his sacrifice throughout their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Opposition Problem - Do We Build Parties, or Do We Build Personalities? [opinion]
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's political history raises an uncomfortable question that perhaps deserves more serious examination than the familiar debate about whether elections are free and fair. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Residents Demand Compensation Over Faulty Prepaid Water Meters
New Zimbabwe
THE recent admission by the Harare City Council and Helcraw Water of billing problems affecting prepaid water meters has triggered fresh questions, with residents demanding… Read more »
